Investing in self-funded searchers

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by an investor from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business
in Chicago, IL, USA

1yr ago

Investing in self-funded searchers

Hi everyone! My wife and I recently completed a self-funded search acquisition, and have begun investing in other self-funded searchers to help them close the gap between what SBA loans will cover and the total purchase price.

We'll look at anything, but our ideal profile is:
- B2B services
- Recurring revenue
- Low client concentration

My background is running a 75-person digital marketing agency I founded 8 years ago. I love business and helping small businesses grow.

Any self-funded searchers out there, I'd love to connect! redacted

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reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from The University of Chicago in Boston, MA, USA

Thanks for posting this Grant. We have a couple of opportunities in the pipeline that could be a fit. Will send you an email to set time to discuss. Would also love your insight on the digital marketing space.

reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from Northwestern University in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Thanks for tagging, Luke. Grant, I will reach out in the future if I move forward with a deal that fits your criteria - I am looking for digital marketing expertise.